CE Marked Portable Mixers

Sharpe Mixers recently had testing conducted to CE mark our Portable Mixer line. The testing results provide evidence that our Portable Mixers meet European safety requirements. With testing completed, we can now mark them with a CE stamp. This opens up our mixers for better marketing in Europe. More often than not a European customer is looking for this mark to be on their mixing equipment. The mark gives them peace of mind that our mixers will meet the European safety codes and have been tested to back it up.


Submitted by Marcus Post
Design Engineer

Folding Impellers to the Rescue!

HYF218 Impeller with folding blades.

Sometimes the nozzle opening of a tank can be the limiting factor in determining the diameter of the impeller to be installed.  But does it have to be?  Not as far as Sharpe Mixers is concerned!

Sharpe has been designing folding impellers as a solution to such challenges for many years.  The example shown here is 72" dia. HYF218 impeller, designed to fit through a 16" nozzle opening.  In its static position, the blades will point downward.  Once the impeller begins to rotate, centrifugal force opens the blades to its full diameter.

Tight fit?  No problem!

Do you have special mixing needs?  Contact us today to learn how we can help!

Sharpe Mixers Featured on "How It's Made" Television Show

Sharpe Mixers has been a leader in the food and beverage industries for many, many years.  So it should be no surprise that our mixers were recently featured on the "How It's Made" TV show, for a segment on how mayo is made.

These agitators are used to prepare the “pre-blend” of oil, vinegar, eggs and spices prior to milling that creates the final “fluffy” product – mayonnaise.

Originally sold in 1997, our mixers worked so well that the customer placed an additional order in 2006 to expand their operation.

Sharpe Portable Mixers - The Best in the Industry!

Sharpe portable mixer with NEW quick-connect c-clamp!

Starting At Just $1,161!
Sharpe Mixers offers heavy-duty portable mixers to meet the toughest applications. Our direct drive drive portable mixers provide high-speed mixing for those jobs where greater shearing action is required and for smaller batch mixing. The high speed of the impellers (1750 rpm) create localized high-velocity eddies (high shear) necessary for many applications such as dispersing and dissolving dry powders into a solution.

Our gear drive portable mixers are the best choice for larger volume and higher-viscosity applications. The slower speed (350 rpm) provides the high torque necessary to mix higher viscosity fluids and the higher flow required in larger tanks. Large diameter HYF-218 impellers produce much more flow per horsepower than other mixers on the market.

Both mixers come with standard NEMA 56C frame motors, providing "off the shelf" availability and a wide range of motor options.

The alloy mixer housings are powder coated for maximum durability.

The shaft coupling is protected from corrosion, safely located inside the sealed housing. No exposed coupling means a safer mixer as well.

Oversize 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4" diameter shafts are used for maximum stability & strong life.

Quick-mount c-clamp mounts are our newest addition to our portable mixer line. No tools necessary!

Spare parts are available for purchase 24/7 from our online store at http://www.sharpemixerstore.com/!

Finally, all standard mixer components are stocked on our shelves and available for immediate shipment!

To find out more, contact us today with your mixing needs! 

Our Simfloc 5.0 In-Line Sludge Concentrator

Sharpe Simfloc 5.0 In-Line Sludge Concentratorr

Our patented in-line sludge concentrator has been getting a lot of attention lately!  This concentrator enhances the water removal process to reduce polymer usage, thus offering huge savings in hauling and disposal costs.

The Sharpe Simfloc 5.0 enhances the dewatering process for better solids capture, allows higher molecular weight polymers with more efficient usage, and increases the percentage of cake solids. Designed for continuous 24/7 service, all wetted parts are fabricated from 300 Series stainless steel for optimum durability and corrosion resistance and it has a wash-down inverter-duty motor with a leak-free mechanical seal.
Providing a large 6"-150# flanged access window to permit inspection of the mixing chamber and impeller, the Sharpe Simfloc 5.0 in-line sludge concentrator can be mounted in any orientation and the mixing chamber can be rotated to meet piping requirements. Featuring variable speed operation with no head loss, this sludge dewatering equipment can substantially reduce hauling and disposal costs, claims the firm.

What's even better?  We offer the Sharpe Simfloc 5.0 in-line sludge concentrator for a 60-day trial. Price quotations are available upon request.

Contact us to see how we can save you money in your waste disposal costs!
Be sure to visit our web site at http://www.sharpemixers.com/ for other great products!

The Advantage of Pneumatic (Air) Motors

Pneumatic motors, or air motors as they are commonly referred to, are motors that work off compressed air.  They convert the compressed air to mechanical work through rotary motion.

These motors offer several advantages over electric motors; they offer a greater power density, offer variable speed without a speed controller, generate less heat, and can be used in mor voatile atmospheres since they do not require electric power.

Operating much like a windmill, pneuamatic motors use compressed air to exert pressure against its vanes, causing the rotor to turn at high speed.  Rotational speeds can vary between 100 and 2,000 rpm, depending on the air pressure.

Though available in dry-running designs, most air motors require a small amount of lubrication.  This is most commonly provided with a filter, regulator and lubricator set up in which the filter cleans the air, the lubricator introduces a small amount of oil to the air line, and the regulator is used to adjust the air pressure and control the motor speed.

Sharpe Mixers stocks a large inventory of air 1.5 hp air motors and FLR (filter, regulator, lubricator) assemblies for immediate shipment.  You may purchase these 24/7 from our online store!

All Stainless bench top LAB SCALE Mixer.

During a sales call with a large generic drug manufacturer I was reviewing our portable mixer line and mixers 101 brochure with the manufacturing personnel.

They had been very impressed with Sharpe Mixer's SSG-100 all stainless mixers and Air lift stands (ALS-36 with quick pin locks) we supplied on a recent project. They asked me if we could supply a lab size unit similar to the full scale model with a stainless air motor.

They had searched many different companies but no one made a SS air motor lab mixer that they could find.

This is the unit we designed and built to meet the spec. The customer is very happy with it and is planning on buying multiples.

The SSLM unit features an All Stainless lube free air motor, shaft, 4” HYF218 impeller, adjustable bracket and support stand. Price for the assembly is $3950.00. Lead time is ~4-6 weeks ARO.

Contact us today for more information!

Submitted by Kyle Sides